Nesmith will start Thursday's game against Memphis, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old hasn't scored in his past two appearances but will make a spot start Thursday with Jaylen Brown (ankle) unavailable. Nesmith combined for zero points (0-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 43 minutes across his two previous starts this season.